Nutritional Deficiencies in modern Diets: Why Supplements May be Crucial for Children’s Progress
Bucharest, romania – Modern foods often lack the robust nutritional profiles of past generations, leading to widespread deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals like iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. This reality necessitates a proactive approach to children’s health, including dietary supplementation alongside a balanced diet, according to Ema Claudia Mărgineanu, an accredited nutritionist dietitian.
Mărgineanu shared her insights at the ZF Health & Pharma Summit 2025, a leading industry event focused on improving the Romanian healthcare system. She emphasized the growing importance of pediatric nutrition,noting that contemporary diets frequently fall short,and children are often hesitant to consume sufficient fruits and vegetables.
“We aren’t discouraging a healthy diet, nor are we suggesting vitamins replace food,” Mărgineanu clarified. “However, the nutritional content of produce has demonstrably declined, making supplementation a vital consideration.”
Mărgineanu,who specializes in pediatric obesity,incorporates supplements into her treatment protocols,finding them to be a valuable adjunct to conventional therapies.She advocates for a preventative approach, recommending supplements not just for those with diagnosed deficiencies, but as a proactive measure to support overall health.
A key consideration, she stressed, is the source of the supplement. “It matters whether supplements are synthetic or naturally derived,” Mărgineanu stated, urging patients to prioritize health investment over cost. “Focus on the price of health, not just the price tag.”
Looking at broader trends in Romanian healthcare, Mărgineanu expressed optimism regarding the country’s progress in preventative medicine.She pointed to the increasing acceptance of probiotics – once a niche proposal – as a standard post-antibiotic therapy as evidence of a growing awareness of the importance of gut health and preventative nutritional strategies.
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